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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1930

Page

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Lakes Shipments of Coal to Set Summer Record

Herman Griggs of the Great Lakes Ore and Coal Exchange says coal shipments on the Great Lakes will surpass all prior summers. He cites 35,560,000 tons of coal carried last year and 65,204,009 tons of ore in 1929, with ore likely to stay above 58 million gross tons this year. He asserts Lake Michigan drainage for Chicago won’t affect shipping. George Marr of the Lake Carriers Association declines to forecast a rise, expecting cargo to be roughly unchanged.

Cleveland Great Lakes Herman Griggs Lake Aichigan Chicago Drainage Canal Lake Erie Michigan George Marr Lake Carriere Association

May Health and Child Care Put Forward by Arthur Brishane

Today Arthur Brishane urges parents and all to cooperate for May Health and Child Care. Fresh air sunlight regular sleep and slow eating are urged as free aids to health and teeth. He notes government support for livestock but calls for human maternal health help as lacking.

Hoover Desist Agricultural Department

DIES AT 92 INDIANAPOLIS WOMAN DIES AT 92

Mrs. Margaret Beebe, 94, died at her son Frank Beebe's home on Washington Street after two days of bronchitis. She leaves two daughters Mrs Josephine Barnete of Gloucester and Mrs Ola Portin of Moundavilla West Virginia, two sons John Reeve of Columbus and Hart Prive of Chauncey, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Margaret Beebe Winesy Frank Beebe Washington Street Josephine Barnete Glouster Mra Ola Portin Moundavilla W. Va D John Reeve Columbus Hart, Pivabe Chauncey Om Giste Mere Janes Marley New Marsh Tietel

Police Dog Suspected In Child's Death Near Wanakah

Buffalo report says a police dog aged about four was suspected of causing the death of Phyliss E Gottskitz, 4, Wanakah. The child’s body was found in a muddy field near her home after an examination revealed hair in the dog’s stomach believed torn from the child’s head.

Buffalo Phyliss E. Gottscitk. 4 Wanakah

Three Babies Found Beaten in Vacant Oakland House

Two men reported hearing moans and saw three children imprisoned in a vacant Oakland house. The eldest, about three, had wrist cuts from a rope used to tie her to a chair. all three, aged three, two, and one, showed injuries and were restrained. Juvenile authorities took custody. parents to be arrested on return.

Oakland Catt Oaklatin Marke

Emil the Cop as Tim the Fireman Prevents death

Cleveland reports an incident where Emil Smith, a police sergeant, calmed a woman threatening to jump from a hotel window. Disguised as a fireman, Timothy O Braddigan assisted, convincing the woman to open the door and preventing a suicide. The article also notes Clarence R. Butts funeral arrangements.

Emil the Cop Tim Cleveland Emil Smith Cty

Wets Victory Short Lived in New York Assembly

In Albany on April 12 the New York Senate blocked the Cuvi llier measure after the Assembly passed it 50 to 0. Senator Brown of Schenectady opposed consideration and buried the bill as the 1930 session ended. Jenks warned such a move could open a national constitutional overhaul.

Albany N.Y U.R New York State Congress Senate Brown Schenectady Senate Judiciary Ben Edmund B. Jenks Cuvillier Jenks

Single Bandit Takes 30000 In Gem Theft

A bandit at Clething and Company jewelers in Newark binds president William W Zieting and employee G K Munn, locks them in a wine room, then escapes with jewelry and stones valued between 20000 and 40000. Police report the safe was opened and the thief fled.

Newark W. J U.A Nea Upile Clething and Company William WU Ziething G. K. Munn

Ragged Joyride Ends With Rifle and Liquor Seizure

Peter Torek told police he was joyriding when arrested for zigzagging on 2 street. In his car a rifle was firing, a liquor bottle and ingredients for making a highball were found in the cabinet.

Fhiammond Ind Peter Torek

News Index and Local Pages Preview

An index listing items across sections including Navy Parley, Apple Blossom Festival, and notable races. It mentions sports, work in Hack Logan News, prison labor, and district community notes with page references. The garbled text points to regional updates across multiple pages and topics.

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Attic Lover Tells of Killing Husband Blaming Burglar

Otto Sanhuber a secret attic resident for 15 years told how he killed Otto Oesterreich in self defense after sneaking from his attic home and shooting the manufacturer when he believed Oesterreich harmed his lover. He claimed burglars framed others for the crime.

Los Angeles Otto Sanhuber Ubt Davitot Walburga Gesterreich St. Paul Oesterreich Sanhuber

Young Boy Killed East of City On Saturday

Glenfion Wade Jr aged 14 was fatally crushed when a truck ran over his chest after he attempted to hitch a ride near the Canaanville Store. The driver Herbert Brown Athens reportedly did not know of the boy’s presence. The accident occurred about 1:30 PM near Canaanville.

Glenfion Wade, Jr Glendon Wade Witto Canaanvilla Herbert Grown Athens Wady Brown Canaaavilla Lurlut Lioyd Patton Venthe Patston

Woman Found Shot Behind Culvert Near Arlington Cemetery

Miss Maury Baker a 31 year old Navy Department clerk was found dead with a gunshot wound hidden behind a culvert near the Arlington Cemetery entrance. A flooded car belonging to the victim was located on the military road with blood on the upholstery and the body dumped into a small stream. Detectives believe the murder occurred after she was tossed from the car and the killer drove away toward the cemetery area.

Washington Maury Baker Navy Department Bureau of Aeronautics Arlington Cemetery Miliary Road Arlington County Paifles Jbua

Brady on Trial for Life in Travia County Murder Case

In Austin Texas on November 12 the case of John W Brady returns to district court for a second time as he faces a life sentence for murder. Friends testify to his ascent and fall amid a public lie while witnesses recount the alleged killing of Miss Leha Highstith, a small-statured stenographer, by jealousy with a long bladed pocket knife. The first trial ended in a hung jury.

Austin Tex Supreme Court Travia County John W. Brady Urlal Brady Leha Highstith Dannary and Debriary

Tinker Arrested on Charge of Assault in Athens

Tinker, of Athens, was arrested after a reported assault at a hardware store in Rogers City area. Police say the incident involved a man named Kerr and a struggle that left a boy with injuries. Tinker denies the accusations and is set for arraignment.

Tinker Karr Martin Rogers City Athens Sale Burns Athens City Mera Alex Awada Charles Lainen Kerr Abs Awada

Middle West Cools After Freak Winds Hit Heat Wave

The Middle West cools as upper lake winds drop temperatures after a stretch of 90s. In the Southwest the heat persists, threatening crops with losses estimated at 42 million daily as farmers face ongoing drought conditions.

chicaGo Great

Local debate on straw hat wear sparks summer fashion movement

A local discussion grows over a proposed straw hat rule as residents debate May 16 as a turning point. Weather forecasts anticipate a cool wave. heat and storms shift across the Midwest, impacting crops in Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska amid farm board concerns.

Wer Herbert W. Broake Brooks J. W. Gibson Aanesvithe Chicago Kansas Oklahoma Nebriaka Farm Board

New Ground Operated Bomb Plane Reported by Daily Mail

London April 12 British United Press describes a secret British war weapon a large armored plane without a crew. It would be powered automatically by a clockwork brain with bombs in the hull and engines in the bow and rear surfaces. After a set distance the engine stops and the craft falls.

London British United Press Britain The Daily Mail Seem Deal

Major Johnson declines Congress run for Tenth District

Major Johnson, probate judge of Athens County, states he will not seek Congress in the Tenth District. In a Saturday interview with Theo Messenger he says his duties in probate and juvenile courts require his full attention, and he will continue to work in the probate office to the best of his ability. The judge thanks the people of Athens County for their support.

Jonson Jehanen Athena Congress Alajor Jahn Theo Messenger Eal Norobate Athens County Major Johnson

Bus Crash Kills Many in Albuquerque Train Collision

In Albuquerque on April 12 a bus collided with a locomotive, tearing the bus apart and causing a fiery wreck. Several passengers perished, and witnesses described bodies lining the tracks as rescuers fought to identify victims amid flames and chaos.

Goat chases census taker in Omaha 50 yard dash

Mrs Stella Long census taker in Omaha is chased by a billy goat at a house while attempting to enumerate. She dashes fifty yards with surprising speed until she reaches a porch and the goat is left stranded by a 50 foot rope.

Omaha Nebe Stella Long Long

Gilson enters county sheriff race in Athens primary

Howard Gilson of Athens files with the Athens County Board of Elections to seek the Republican nomination for county sheriff by submitting the required signatures. About a dozen Republican candidates are contesting the sheriff post while Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett files for the Democratic primary.

Howard Gilson Athens Ale Papera Athena Sherif Athens County Board of Elections Sheriff Post Sherof Wayhie Wingett Sheriffs Office Gaon McCurie Fire and Accessory Company Hes Trate Elliotts Jama

Senate Sways Over War Pact In Quiet Washington Echoes

Frantic diplomacy and shifting public opinion frame the debate on the three power naval agreement as Senate readiness to ratify looms. Discussions hinge on France Britain and the United States building parity while Britain and Japan watch closely for shifts in military posture and policy.

Lyle C. Wilson United Proms Star Warrington Senate Stimson Hiistorias Certiciam Mllagedly Dig Lttie Haven Pa Ing France Agehelt MacDoneld Agresmont Brian Thia Angio-Amere Britain Rouy de Upenlan United States United States Navy Seiten Japan Hoover Benate Lons Renate Fepteasne Armetican Shire

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